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Pigeon Pea Soup with Opo Squash/Bottle Gourd (Lauki Waali Toor Dal) Vegan Recipe. Jump to Recipe
 
Pigeon Pea Soup with Opo Squash/Bottle Gourd (Lauki Waali Toor Dal) Vegan Recipe. #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan
 
Yay, it is that time of the month again! November is Squashlove month! and We are having a blog hop all through november for yumm squash dishes!
I am starting off squash love with my mom’s dal recipe with Lauki (opo squash/bottle gourd).. A simple thick soup, can be served as is with some crusty bread, or with Basmati rice or as a side in an Indian meal with flat bread(roti), pickles and a dry veggie preparation(subzi).
Opo Squash/Calabash/bottle gourd/Long melon/Lauki/Doodhi is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe. For this reason, the calabash is widely known as the bottle gourd.
 
 
A Note about spices used for tempering(Tadka) Indian Daal soups. The same Daal/lentil/beans can pick up a completely different taste with different spices. Here are some combinations I use, Fennel (Saunf) and Nigella (kalonji)seeds compliment each other, or a combination of mustard and cumin seeds, or mustard and coriander seeds, or cumin and carom(Ajwain) seeds. For other variations, add a bay leaf and a clove(Laung) or 2, Or some garam masala. Garnish with fresh cilantro, or shredded coconut or lemon juice. I like fennel with whole lentils,(red and mung bean). and coriander and mustard in yellow lentils.
 
Some other daals(lentil or bean soups) already posted, all under the label Daal. Some of the faves Yellow Lentil Daal, 3 Lentil Daal soup and Mung Bean Daal tempered with Burnt garlic!

Pigeon Pea Soup with Opo Squash/Bottle Gourd (Lauki Waali Toor Dal)

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By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 45 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Pigeon pea soup in a white bowl on a green tablecloth
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Ingredients 
 

  • 3/4 cup split Toor daal, (split and skinless pigeon pea(pigeon pea can be substituted with any split peas or Mung daal, petite yellow lentils))
  • 2 cups opo squash/lauki cubed, (found in indian stores or asian supermarkets, can be substituted with a different mild flavored squash like zucchini)
  • 2 cups water

Tempering/Tadka:

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, (Raee)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nigella seeds, (Kalonji seeds)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • pinch of asofetida, (hing)
  • 5 curry leaves, (you can find these fresh or frozen in any Indian store. If you dont have these, substitute with one bay leaf)
  • 1/2 Serrano chili pepper or chili flakes to taste, (quantity by heat level of the pepper. The current organic Serrano we get are extremely hot)
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 inch ginger finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon raw sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions 

  • Soak the lentils in warm water for an hour.
  • In a pressure cooker or pan, heat the oil on medium heat until hot on medium heat.
  • Add mustard(raee) seeds and after a few seconds of sputtering, add cumin(jeera) and nigella(Kalonji) seeds.
  • Add in the asofetida(hing) and curry leaves and mix.
  • Add in the chili, turmeric, ginger and garlic and cook till garlic is golden brown.(1-2 minutes)
  • Add in squash and rinsed soaked daal(pigeon pea), water, salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar(optional). You can also add in 1 medium tomato, chopped.
  • Mix well. Cook for 2 whistles in pressure cooker(15 minutes on high pressure) or Cook covered for 30-35 minutes if in pan.
  • Serve hot garnished with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with basmati rice or as a side with Roti, pickles, vegetable stir fry dishes and a salad of onions and cucumbers tossed in lemon juice, salt and black pepper!. Theres your complete indian meal!
  • Serve as soup with warm poppy dinner rolls with lime juice, olive oil, and garam masala garnish. Comfort food on a cool evening!. Have an awesome day everyone!

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 447mg, Potassium: 354mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 895IU, Vitamin C: 41.2mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Bon à croquer | Valerie : @valouth
Cafe Terra Blog | Terra : @cafeterrablog
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Georgie Cakes | Gorgie : @georgiecakes
Mike’s Baking | Mike : @mikesbaking
Mis Pensamientos | Junia : @juniakk
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The Professional Palette | Regan : @profpalate
The Spicy RD | EA : @thespicyrd
Vegan Miam | Rika : @veganmiam
 
 

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Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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34 Comments

  1. Richa says:

    Thanks Swati!

    Thanks you Regan!

    Thanks An. Yep indian spices rock!

    Reply
  2. Richa says:

    Thanks Archena.

    Thanks Malou. its great cooking with you this month!

    Thanks Raji, That is awesome! great going. Do ping me if you need any help!

    Reply
  3. Moonglow says:

    Some of our mutual friends already know that love I have for Indian food! And then you post an OPO dish, something very dear to Filipinos! Wow!

    Thanks for the cilantro reminder! With the cooler weather I have to grow a few indoors.

    Reply
  4. Junia says:

    i am seriously fascinated by indian food. this looks so flavorful! soup is perfect for this season right now. sending some #squashlove to you!

    Reply
  5. Baker Street says:

    Mmmm.. this is like a bowl of comfort! I love the hint of cumin and carom!

    Reply
  6. Regan - The Professional Palate says:

    I’m familiar with calabash, but never knew Opo. So interesting!

    Reply
  7. Swati Sapna says:

    I have always thought lauki and channa dal is the classic combo! this looks great too…

    Reply
  8. Raji says:

    Lauki daal is my favourite and often makes appearance in my kitchen. I have signed for 21days vegan challenge and your recipes are going to be of great help.

    Reply
  9. SKIP TO MALOU says:

    we also call opo, upo in the Philippines and it’s amazing how it’s almost so similar with your dish.
    Great to be cooking with you on this month’s bloghop. Looking forward to cooking more with you!
    malou

    Reply
  10. archena says:

    Nice I have been making lauki Chana dal all my life this looks yum!

    Reply